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City execs thumb down transfer of Manila Zoo
July 8, 2024, 4:28 pm
MANILA – The Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, commonly known as Manila Zoo, is not transferring elsewhere, city officials said Monday. In a statement, Mayor Honey Lacuna said the city government has plans to make the facility at par with its Southeast Asian counterparts, “We want Manila… Read More
DA eyes partnership with Vietnam fertilizer company
July 8, 2024, 4:11 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture is looking to secure a partnership with Vietnam's giant fertilizer firm Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Co. to boost the country's agricultural production. In a statement Monday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said a distribution agreement… Read More
Davao region’s shearline-hit families get P1.88-B aid
July 8, 2024, 4:08 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-11 (Davao Region) has disbursed some PHP1.8 billion in emergency cash transfer (ECT) for families affected by the shearline and trough of low pressure area (LPA) that hit the Davao region in the first quarter of 2024.… Read More
97 MNLF forces undergo profiling for OPAPRU transformation drive
July 8, 2024, 3:46 pm
MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) said 97 Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) combatants participated in the verification and socio-economic profiling process as part of its transformation program. In a news release on Monday, the… Read More
DA to launch Rice for All program this July
July 8, 2024, 3:25 pm
MANILA – In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch its "sustainable” Rice for All program this July to provide the general public with cheaper rice. In an interview on Monday, Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa… Read More
BOC exceeds midyear revenue target, logs over P13-B surplus
July 8, 2024, 2:09 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has exceeded its revenue collection target for the first half of the year after posting a surplus of over PHP13 billion. Based on its latest data released on Monday, the BOC has collected a total of PHP456.053 billion from January to June, higher by 3.03… Read More
PH, Japan seal defense pact in Malacañang
July 8, 2024, 12:00 pm Updated on July 8, 2024, 8:24 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan on Monday signed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) that would facilitate mutual visits between Filipino and Japanese armed forces for training and joint exercises. Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. signed the… Read More
PAF contingent in Australia for 'Pitch Black' drills
July 8, 2024, 11:17 am
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has deployed an initial contingent to participate in the "Pitch Black" exercises hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) scheduled from July 12 to Aug. 2. In a statement Monday, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said the contingent as… Read More
Isolated rain showers likely across PH Monday
July 8, 2024, 7:45 am
MANILA – The weather bureau on Monday said most parts of the country could experience isolated rain showers due to the easterlies and localized thunderstorms. "The easterlies will cause high chances of rains, especially in the eastern part of the country," said Philippine Atmospheric,… Read More
PH, Japan to sign troop access pact in Malacañang Monday
July 8, 2024, 12:52 am
MANILA – The Philippines and Japan will sign on Monday the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), a landmark agreement that will allow both countries to deploy troops to each territory. The signing of the RAA is set in Malacañang Palace in Manila shortly after the courtesy call of Japanese… Read More
Congress urged to hasten Manila Bay reclamation probe
July 7, 2024, 7:34 pm
MANILA – Congress should expedite the inquiry on a reclamation project in Manila Bay, following the recent arrest of nine Chinese nationals who disembarked from a dredging vessel, House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CIS Party-List Rep. Erwin Tulfo said Sunday. Tulfo filed a resolution last… Read More
PBBM cites Mama Meldy's role in promoting arts, culture
July 7, 2024, 7:25 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. dedicated his latest vlog to his mother, Imelda Romualdez-Marcos, whom he described as a people person and a "promdi" (colloquial for from the province). In his “BBM Vlog 261: Mama Meldy” shared on social media Sunday, the President expressed… Read More
Person of interest in killing of pageant candidate, fiancé yields
July 7, 2024, 6:26 pm
MANILA – The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on Sunday announced another breakthrough in the investigation on the killing of beauty pageant candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli boyfriend with the surrender of one of the persons of interest. "Jess," driver of the two former… Read More
WPS issue, UNCLOS ruling in DepEd curriculum pushed
July 7, 2024, 3:44 pm
MANILA – A party-list legislator on Sunday recommended to incoming Education secretary, Senator Sonny Angara, to include in the national history curriculum the territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) arbitral ruling.… Read More
4Ps beneficiaries to get low-cost social insurance via SSS
July 7, 2024, 3:13 pm
MANILA – The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries will soon become low-cost social insurance policyholders when they become members of the Social Security System (SSS). The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the SSS will sign a memorandum of agreement… Read More
3 arrested, P3-M shabu seized in Las Piñas sting operation
July 7, 2024, 1:20 pm
MANILA – Agents of the Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) arrested three drug suspects during a sting operation in Las Piñas City on Saturday, leading to the confiscation of over PHP3 million worth of suspected shabu. PDEG chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta said the suspects… Read More
Marcos revokes policy granting CES rank to MNSA grads
July 7, 2024, 9:49 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has revoked the policy conferring career executive service (CES) rank to graduates of the National Defense College of the Philippines’ (NDCP) Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) program. Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by… Read More
PBBM proud of gallant Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Olympic qualifiers
July 7, 2024, 9:45 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed admiration for Gilas Pilipinas’ gallant showing in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. As 37th-ranked in the world, Gilas ended its inspired OQT run in the semifinals on Saturday, falling to Brazil 60-71 and falling short… Read More
Marcos creates special economic zone in Victoria, Tarlac
July 7, 2024, 8:13 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated parcels of land in Barangay Baculong in Victoria, Tarlac as a special economic zone. In his Proclamation No. 623 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on July 4, Marcos identified a total of 297,719 square meters of land to be… Read More
2 weather systems continue to affect PH
July 7, 2024, 8:01 am
MANILA – Two weather systems will continue to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains over most parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said Mimaropa (Mindoro,… Read More
